Foundation Dog Registration

The CMDA Foundation Dog Registration is a way to link early generational lineages, and to introduce outcrosses, unproven, and/or unregistered breeding dogs into the CMD Registry. This option encourages a balance of hybrid vigor through the outcrossing of genetics, while still maintaining the characteristics established by the Breed Standards. New applications will only be considered until the breed is well-established. If your dog is from CMDA registered parents, use the Puppy and Dog Registration Application.

A Foundation Dog is a dog:

with neither or only one parent that is registered with the CMDA

is actively guarding livestock

meets most of the criteria set forth in the CMD Breed Standards. Some exceptions are made for "Foundation Breeder" registered dogs.

Criteria for registering a foundation dog is more involved than a typical CMD registration, as dogs must meet physical and disposition criteria. The CMDA reserves the right to accept or deny any registration. Spayed/neutered dogs may also be registered in order for a current member to link that dog back to a particular CMD lineage.

Step 1: Submit the "CMDA Foundation Dog Application” below

Step 2: Submit the non-refundable Application Processing Fee

Step 3: Submit photos of your dog, standing, from each side, front, and back, as well as 2 photos of your dog with its livestock. Photos can be e-mailed to the registrar or mailed to the CMDA for approval.

Registration Fee Process:

Step 1: Submit the Application at Right

Step 2:Application Processing Fee

$25 CMDA Members ONLY!

To proceed with fee payment, click on the link below to take you to our secure online payment page, where you can select the appropriate payment.

Step 1: Application

If approved, this is the name that will printed on the registration certificate.

*Sex of Dog:

Male Female

*Birth Date of Dog, if Known:

If actual birthdate is unknown, select January 1 of the year the dog was born.

*Height of Dog:

For height, stand the dog on a level surface, and measure straight up, from the floor to the top of the withers (not including fur). For most accurate results, we recommend using a level, with one end placed on the dog's withers, and measure from the level to the floor.

*Length of Dog:

For length, stand the dog on a level surface, and measure horizontally, from the point of the shoulder to the rear edge of the hip.

*When did you acquire this dog?

*List the types and estimated number of livestock the dog is currently guarding:

Does this dog have any history of surgeries or chronic health issues? If so, please list:﻿

Has this dog ever bitten a person or killed an animal other than a predator? If so, please explain:﻿